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BREAKING: Atlanta Falcons Trade for Los Angeles Rams WR Van Jefferson

Los Angeles Rams receiver Van Jefferson has been traded to the Atlanta Falcons.

Jeremy Brener

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The Atlanta Falcons are making some moves with their wide receiver corps.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Falcons are trading for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson. In the deal, Atlanta is sending a 2025 sixth-round pick to Los Angeles for a 2025 seventh-round pick and Jefferson.

Earlier today, it was reported by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that the Rams were seeking a trade for Jefferson and it didn't take them long to find one.

Jefferson, 27, has appeared in all five games for the Rams this season, but his involvement in the offense has dwindled every week since the opener. 

With Cooper Kupp returning from injury and rookie Puka Nacua emerging as a breakout star, Jefferson's role within the Rams offense was shrinking. Now, he has a chance to join Drake London, Mack Hollins and Scotty Miller in the Falcons receiver room. He also is set to reunite with his college teammate Kyle Pitts, whom he played with at Florida from 2018-19.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) and Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) exchange jerseys following the game at SoFi Stadium.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) and Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) exchange jerseys following the game at SoFi Stadium / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

In Week 1, saw five targets, making four catches for 24 yards. In Week 2, he was targeted four times, while in Week 3 and Week 4, he was targeted three times.

On Sunday in their most recent matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jefferson was completely invisible, playing just two snaps, and being targeted precisely zero times.

And through those five games, he has a total of just eight catches for 108 yards. 

Now, Jefferson has a fresh start as he hopes to push the Falcons offense to new heights and a playoff appearance for the first time in six seasons.

Jefferson will have an opportunity to make his Falcons debut this Sunday when the team hosts the Washington Commanders. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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